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A Brand New Celestyal
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled its new brand, inspired by the legendary spirit of Greece and the Greek “love of life.” The brand was developed in consultation with Peter Economides of Felix BNI, a specialist with extensive global experience working with brands such as Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, and the Seychelles Tourism Marketing Authority. The new logo is a modern interpretation of the iconic traditional windmills that dot the Greek islands. The new tagline - “Experience life, experience the journey” is directly inspired by C.P. Cavafy’s famous poem,...
Double Up On Adventure With Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International is gearing up for its most adventure-packed Alaska season in summer 2022, introducing new itineraries that tout four ports of call and others that showcase twice the glaciers. With a variety of destinations and four cruise ships to choose from, including two of the most innovative in the region – Ovation, Quantum, Radiance and Serenade of the Seas – thrill seekers can experience the breadth of Alaskan nature and culture. The diverse beauty of America’s last frontier will come to life in the culturally rich towns of Haines and Sitka,...
No Ordinary Adventure
UnCruise Adventures has launched its own adventure travel podcast, No Ordinary Adventure. Hosted by industry veteran, and UnCruise Adventures CEO, Dan Blanchard, the curated audio stories are 30 to 45 minutes long and will be released monthly. Six new episodes have now been released across all major podcast platforms. The episodes will feature industry experts, travellers, adventurers, and behind the scenes commentary from the host himself. The podcast can be found on the company’s website – www.uncruise.com -- in addition to iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and...
Promising Signs of Recovery For Cruise Industry
The cruise industry is seeing the slow signs of recovery as interest for cruise trips has increased in recent weeks, for sailings next year. The decision by the CDC to let its no-sail order expire on Oct. 31 in exchange for a conditional sail order supports the early signs of recovery that Expedia Group’s data is showing. While cruise has been one of the hardest hit industries of the pandemic, encouraging search data suggests that there is clear pent-up demand from North American travellers eager to hit the waters as soon as possible. Global searches between April and September...
AQSC Has Something Special For 2021
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has released details of its 2021 lineup of Special Edition Voyages. Sailings are aboard the American Duchess, American Queen and newest paddlewheeler to join the fleet, the American Countess. John Waggoner, founder and CEO of American Queen Steamboat Company, said: “Our river cruises do an important job of reflecting the history, culture and traditions of the regions they sail through. The special edition voyages for 2021 are a wonderful selection of what our cruises offer for guests seeking a wide variety of experiences. There’s...
ACV Bringing Back Cruise Vacations
Air Canada Vacations is bringing cruise vacations back, offering cruise lovers exclusive perks when booking any Flight & Cruise package with Air Canada Vacations. Travellers can take advantage of savings of $200 in flight credits per couple for travel until Dec. 12, 2021 in a balcony stateroom or higher. In addition, customers will receive an extra $100 in flight credits per couple when booking their next cruise vacation with a future travel credit. That means a total $300 in flight credits per couple. Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations, said:...
Ocean Cruisers Looking To Chart A New Course
According to a new study by Riviera River Cruises, 34% of past ocean cruisers are considering taking a river cruise instead in 2021, and of those 79% are more likely to take a river cruise than an ocean cruise next year. U.K.-based Riviera, which operates 12 luxury river cruise ships in Europe, conducted the study as part of a “Less Is More” campaign to promote the positive aspects of river cruising in 2021. To celebrate the campaign, travel advisors will have a chance to win a free cabin on a 2021 river cruise. For more sail on over to https://www.rivierarivercruises.com...
Set Sail Aboard Crystal Esprit In 2021
Crystal Cruises has revealed details of a new nine-night Iconic Passages: Corinth & Suez itinerary aboard Crystal Esprit. The 62-guest boutique yacht will embark April 1, 2021 from Dubrovnik, Croatia and sail to Aqaba, Jordan, visiting some of the region’s most remarkable sites of historic, spiritual and natural significance during the less crowded spring season. The voyage offers guests opportunities to visit such UNESCO-listed locales as Dubrovnik’s Walled City, St. Catherine’s Monastery from the port of Sharm El-Sheik, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings from Safaga,...